Probably helped having Jim Doyle on board but I wouldnt say he was THE reason for them being signed. Tony Iro probably could of got the job done if he was in that role

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Doyle and Iro worked together with the NZRL which has been a seriously dysfunctional outfit at times over the years (no names). They obviously worked well together and impressed a lot of players, but IMO it was Doyle who had the major part to play.

Doyle and Iro worked together with the NZRL which has been a seriously dysfunctional outfit at times over the years (no names). They obviously worked well together and impressed a lot of players, but IMO it was Doyle who had the major part to play.

In terms of Iro.....I've gotta say that I am really glad he sat down with James Gavet. To me that suggests Iro is not a closed minded individual.

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Ricky Henry and Iro were instrumental in picking him up / stealing him really from rugby (Blues Dvpt I hear) to play in the U20s comp. After a couple of years in the Warriors system he secured a further 2 year deal in Cleary's last year. However when Bluey arrived later that year he was told in no uncertain terms that he would see little or no first grade game time. That's when he hopped over the ditch to the waiting arms of Hasler at the Doggies! Iro's definitely keen on him still.

Ricky Henry and Iro were instrumental in picking him up / stealing him really from rugby (Blues Dvpt I hear) to play in the U20s comp. After a couple of years in the Warriors system he secured a further 2 year deal in Cleary's last year. However when Bluey arrived later that year he was told in no uncertain terms that he would see little or no first grade game time. That's when he hopped over the ditch to the waiting arms of Hasler at the Doggies! Iro's definitely keen on him still.

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Blueys stance given what you have said is daft.

No coach should ever right off a hopefull.

Its especially incongruent, since Bluey famously declared the Warriors didn't need any more players added to their roster.

James must have really pissed Bluey off....whether rightfully or wrongly.

I go back to coaches needing to find ways to build relationships with players.

James must have really pissed Bluey off....whether rightfully or wrongly.

I go back to coaches needing to find ways to build relationships with players.

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Well you see that's the thing. Bluey had made the decision without actually having made a relationship with him - good or otherwise - so he didn't even have a chance to "piss him off". Ironically James and his agent, Tryan Smith, were both disappointed and puzzled by it. Gavet had an advance from Hasler early in 2011 to transfer, not to Manley but to Canterbury eventually. Just a dumb move by Bluey really!

Tony Iro just confirmed it on 1 News....that both Blair and Beale were coming.
Also had a crack at the fans that criticised the signing on social media...but said their opinions were just that...opinions

Tony Iro just confirmed it on 1 News....that both Blair and Beale were coming.
Also had a crack at the fans that criticised the signing on social media...but said their opinions were just that...opinions

Tony Iro just confirmed it on 1 News....that both Blair and Beale were coming.
Also had a crack at the fans that criticised the signing on social media...but said their opinions were just that...opinions

Tony Iro just confirmed it on 1 News....that both Blair and Beale were coming.
Also had a crack at the fans that criticised the signing on social media...but said their opinions were just that...opinions

What interests me more is the comment at the end of the video about the fact that the Warriors have signed several players from the National Secondary Schools competition for next year. Interesting to hear who they might be?

jonno said:

I like how he says "it's up to us, and to the players involved, to change peoples opinions,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but that's all they are at the end of the day."

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